janeknapp

Are any of you making artist trading cards that are quilted?

Here are the quilted Artist Trading Cards that I have made using Derwent Inktense pencils and tangle patterns (Zentangle style). I use Sakura Micron Pigma pens .05, 01, 05, and 08. I also use Pentel Gel Roller for Fabric pens. The black pens are used after applying and activating the dry color.

I have looked at quilted ones on the internet, but I would like to see ones that you have made.

For a tutorial on using Inktense pencils go to: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-140040-1.htm

Artist Trading Cards are 2.5" x 3.5", the size of a playing card. Quilted ones can be made with a layer of Peltex (or other brand) as the center layer which adds stiffness.

Search on Google or other search engine for "quilted artist trading cards."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artist_trading_cards
http://www.art-cards.org/

calla

Wow, yours are really nice, I have been wanting to make some, but yours are superior to anything I could make...........calla

Those poppies are making me speechless..................

BrendaK

How beautiful. What do you do with them? Do they go into a quilt? You do fantistic work. BrendaK

Lacelady

Lovely - do you buy your cards ready cut to size, or cut your own?

amma

I love them all! :D:D:D

janeknapp

An Art + Quilt study group in our guild is having a swap when Lyric Kinard, quilt teacher of the year for 2011 by the International Association of Professional Quilters, presents at our quilt show in Cedar Rapids, IA, in September.

I had never heard of ATC before and wasn't sure I wanted to participate. I don't know what I'll do with them, but after making mine, I don't want to give them away. : )

They are just very little quilts that get swapped or sold. I think some people keep them in plastic sleeves or sheets with pockets.

I use muslin (Jo-Ann's Legacy Studio). I draw with a pencil and color. I make more than one on a piece of fabric. I layer with Peltex and backing, free motion stitch, cut apart, and then stitch around the edges.

alikat110

Very nice

Mrs B

janeknapp, your cards are fabulous. I love the patterns you have drawn on them. I have been practising Zentangles for the past couple of weeks and feel like trying it on fabric now but your use of colour first is a great idea. I was thinking of making some in just blck and white. Now I will have to try both plain and coloured. Thanks for sharing

janeknapp

Web search for Pentel Gel Roller for Fabric

Review of Pentel Gel Roller for Fabric - It was mentioned that this pen is at Hobby Lobby.
http://3creativestudios.com/blog/201...er-for-fabric/

This is where I learned about these pens:
http://tanglepatterns.com/tips-tools...re/fabric-pens

Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...ler+for+fabric
$1.68 each - Box of 12
http://www.amazon.com/Roller-Fabric-...1762616&sr=8-2

$1.59 each
http://www.csnstores.com/Pentel-of-A...A-UHU1327.html

$1.42 each
http://www.officeslide.com/pentel-ge...ffice-products

$1.40 each
http://www.honestoffice.com/pentel-g...pen-for-fabric
http://ibuyofficesupply.com/Products..._PENBN15A.aspx

$1.30 each
http://www.officespecialties.com/pen...41718_prd1.htm

$1.29 - $1.27 discounted prices for multiples
http://www.govgroup.com/gel-roller-p...75318-prd1.htm

janeknapp

Thanks for the compliment!

My husband said to tell you that the artist trading cards are actually little quilts for leprechauns. :lol: